Strong’s H2398

חָטָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chata'

Pronunciation

khaw-taw'

Definition

To sin, to miss, to go wrong, to incur guilt

Meaning

to miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chata" primarily means "to sin" or "to miss the mark." It conveys the idea of failing to meet a standard or deviating from a path of righteousness. In the Old Testament, it is often used to describe moral and ethical failures, transgressions against God's commandments, and actions that result in guilt. The term can also imply a sense of missing the intended target or goal, both in a literal and metaphorical sense.

Bible references

Genesis 20:6;Genesis 20:9;Genesis 31:39;Genesis 39:9;Genesis 40:1;Genesis 42:22;Genesis 43:9;Genesis 44:32;Exodus 5:16;Exodus 9:27;Exodus 9:34;Exodus 10:16;Exodus 20:20;Exodus 23:33;Exodus 29:36;Exodus 32:30;Exodus 32:31;Exodus 32:33;Leviticus 4:2;Leviticus 4:3;Leviticus 4:3;Leviticus 4:14;Leviticus 4:22;Leviticus 4:23;Leviticus 4:27